Position at National Gallery of Victoria

Conservator for Exhibitions
National Gallery of Victoria

Salary Range: VPS3 $43,282pa + 9% superannuation
Fixed term: Initially 12 months

This is a rare opportunity to join the Conservation Department of
the National Gallery of Victoria in a period of exciting change.  We
are Australia's oldest and pre-eminent public art gallery and
possess what is generally acknowledged as the most outstanding
collection of fine art in the region and one that ranks with major
collections throughout the world.

Applications are invited for the position of Conservator for
Exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Australia.  This position is part of at two-person team led by the
Senior Conservator for Exhibitions. This team is responsible for
rigorous examination and documentation of artworks in a wide range
of media to support the Gallery's busy exhibition schedule.

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
role of Conservator of Exhibitions.  Applicants must have a tertiary
qualification from a recognised art conservation training programme
or equivalent including appropriate experience working in
examination and treatment of artworks in some media.  To be
considered for this role you must have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work flexibly in a
team and the ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
Refer to role statement for detailed position requirements.

A copy of the role statement can be obtained at
<URL:http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/jobs> or by contacting HR on +6 13
8620 2385.

Written applications addressing the key selection criteria in the
role statement are to be forwarded to the

    Head of Human Resources
    National Gallery of Victoria
    PO Box 7259
    Melbourne 8004
    hr [at] ngv__vic__gov__au
    Fax: +61 3 8620 2511

by close of business on August 2, 2004.


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